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Blood Collection and Handling – Dried Blood Spot (DBS)
Module 14: EQA Dried Blood Spots 1 Participant Manual 2005 Module 14 Blood Collection and Handling Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Purpose To provide you with the skills to collect and handle Dried Blood spots (DBS) for EQA purposes. Pre-requisite Modules Module 6: safety at HIV Rapid Testing Site Module 8: Blood Collection Fingerprick Module 13: EQA Learning Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: Collect Dried Blood spots (DBS) Package and store DBS in a way to maintain specimen integrity Maintain DBS records Distinguish between valid and invalid DBS Content Outline Required supplies How to collect and dry DBS How to package and store DBS Valid and invalid DBS Hands-on practice Handout Example Specimen Transfer Log for Re-Testing Notes on Customization Module 14: EQA Dried Blood Spots 2 Participant Manual 2005 What Is a Dried Blood Spot (DBS)?
Other supplies include safety supplies such as discard bins and supplies for performing a fingerprick. While the collection card may include 5 circles, only one patient/client’s blood may be collected on one card. How to Collect DBS Always use Universal Safety Precautions. This includes: Treat all blood samples as though they are infectious
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